Caught between them, Ōnoki had to act. With Uchiha Yuu pressed close beside him, the Third Raikage would never let such a good opportunity slip by. Sensing the man's killing intent, Ōnoki reluctantly climbed higher. Once he reached a safe altitude, he tried to resume his scolding, only for Uchiha Yuu to snap back.
"Sometimes seniors ought to look after their juniors. I was down there tangling with the Third Raikage while you watched the show from above. That's hardly how a senior should behave. To help Lord Tsuchikage demonstrate his sense of responsibility, I could only hide behind him."
That utterly shameless remark shattered the Third Tsuchikage's composure. A layer of earth and stone gathered over his hand as he faced reality and said:
"If neither of us puts in the effort, the Third Raikage will definitely escape. I don't want to end up crossing blades with a brat like you afterward."
"Let me show you the Tsuchikage's might!"
"Earth Release! Added-Weight Rock Technique!"
His hand landed on Uchiha Yuu's shoulder, and Yuu immediately felt his body grow heavier. It was not pressure bearing down on him; rather, Ōnoki intended to use Uchiha Yuu's body to confront the Third Raikage head-on.
"You now weigh as much as a giant boulder. We'll charge down together and crush the Third Raikage beneath us!"
That was Ōnoki's plan. Since he could not defeat the man at close range, and Dust Release had limited range, he could only increase the weight of the rock beneath his feet and of Uchiha Yuu, at least compensating for one aspect of their mobility.
Uchiha Yuu released the Shadow Clone Technique. Ōnoki placed both hands on his shoulders, while Yuu lowered his body slightly and pressed one hand against the ground. Then Ōnoki canceled their levitation.
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